Supermagnets present ongoing child health risks Powerful neodymium magnets causing a 'significant' increase in ingestion-related injuries ORLANDO, Fla. – The continued sale and availability of powerful, neodymium magnets—typically 10 to 20 times stronger ...

Prevalence of household gun ownership linked to child gun shot wounds Reducing the number of household firearms, especially handguns, may reduce childhood gunshot injuries ORLANDO, Fla. –There are approximately 7,500 child hospitalizations and 500 in-hospital ...

Stroke prevention surgery less effective than meds, lifestyle change

Multiple, distinct Y chromosomes associated with significant excess risk of prostate cancer Genealogical and medical records of males in Utah's multi-generational families were analyzed An analysis of the genealogical and medical records of males in Utah's ...

How bacteria with a sweet tooth may keep us healthy Some gut bacterial strains are specifically adapted to use sugars in our gut lining to aid colonisation, potentially giving them a major influence over our gut health. We live in a symbiotic relationship ...

BUSM researchers identify molecule that could aid lung cancer detection, treatment (Boston) – Researchers at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) have discovered a molecule that could help lead to the non-invasive detection of lung cancer ...

Depressiona key link between intimate partner violence and food insecurity New study from the University of Houston Texas Obesity Research Center urges new interventions Women who experience physical, mental or sexual abuse at the hands of their partners have an increased ...

Nanoscale engineering boosts performance of quantum dot light emitting diodes Making the light at the end of the tunnel more efficient LOS ALAMOS, N.M., October 25, 2013—Dramatic advances in the field of quantum dot light emitting diodes (QD-LEDs) could ...

Call for World Bank to redefine poverty indicator to include the life of the unborn child London (25 October 2013). The World Bank must define life expectancy, its key poverty indicator, as starting at the time of conception and not at the time of birth if millions ...

ASU, Georgia Tech create breakthrough for solar cell efficiency New atomic layer-by-layer InGaN technology offers perfect crystal Did you know that crystals form the basis for the penetrating icy blue glare of car headlights and could be fundamental ...

New study shows positive personal growth following breast cancer diagnosis WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Oct. 25, 2013 – Although being diagnosed with breast cancer is usually an extremely stressful experience for most women, a new study by researchers ...

GVSU students contribute to growing medical field GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A group of students and faculty at Grand Valley State University have been working with Van Andel Institute to develop new methods to further a growing medical field that aims to improve ...

Peer pressure can influence food choices at restaurants URBANA, Ill. – If you want to eat healthier when dining out, research recommends surrounding yourself with friends who make healthy food choices. ...

Enzyme restores function with diabetic kidney disease Mouse findings reverse prevailing theory; point to potential treatment options Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine say that, while a prevailing theory suggests ...

Surprises discovered in decoded kiwifruit genome ITHACA, N.Y. – A new study that decoded the DNA sequence of the kiwifruit has concluded that the fruit has many genetic similarities between its 39,040 genes and other plant species, including potatoes and tomatoes. The ...

Only 11 percent of children involved in bike accidents wear a helmet New education strategies are needed to reinforce the need for bike helmets, especially in low-income and minority communities and among older children ORLANDO, Fla. – Despite a California ...

Pediatric musculoskeletal MRSA infections on the rise Antibiotic-resistant Staph infections causing longer hospital stays, more surgical interventions and a greater risk for complications ORLANDO, Fla. – Pediatric musculoskeletal Staphylococcus aureus bacterial ...

Fungus that causes white-nose syndrome in bats proves hardy survivor CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — After taking an in-depth look at the basic biology of a fungus that is decimating bat colonies as it spreads across the U.S., researchers report that they can ...

Experimental drug reduces brain damage, eliminates brain hemorrhaging in rodents afflicted by stroke Multi-site phase 2 clinical trials anticipated to begin recruiting patients in 2014 An experimental drug called 3K3A-APC appears ...

DNA variants may influence COPD patients' response to inhaled bronchodilators Genotypes of over 6,000 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease screened Several novel gene variants may help explain the response of patients with chronic obstructive ...

Cantilever sensory array: The Rosetta Stone for antibiotic resistance? On October 25, JoVE, the Journal of Visualized Experiments will publish a novel technique to confront the problem of antibiotic resistance. According to Dr. Joseph Ndieyira, ...

JCI early table of contents for Oct. 25, 2013 Ionizing radiation exposure promotes fusion oncogene formation The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exposed hundreds of thousands of individuals to high levels of ionizing radiation. In the years ...

Ionizing radiation exposure promotes fusion oncogene formation The accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant exposed hundreds of thousands of individuals to high levels of ionizing radiation. In the years immediately following the disaster, there ...

Researchers track lethal prostate cancer to determine clonal origin Prostate cancer has variable manifestations, ranging from relatively benign localized tumors to widespread life-threatening metastases. The origin of most prostate cancer metastases can ...

Reduction of reactive oxygen species in diabetes-associated nephrology Diabetes-associated complications, including retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy are associated with increased glucose levels, but it is not understood how glucose drives these ...